Summerwood Stingrays Swim Team

Preparing for the Meet

✅ WHAT TO BRING

• Stingrays suit, cap, and t-shirt
• Goggles (plus a spare pair)
• Towels
• Dry clothes (including a sweatshirt)
• Black Sharpie marker
• Water bottle & snacks
• Chairs for parents/visitors
• Sunscreen (apply after marking swimmer)

⏰ Arrive at least 15 minutes before warm-ups.

Swimmers should arrive in their Stingrays suit, with goggles fitted and cap on.

✍️HOW TO MARK A SWIMMER

⚠️ Do not apply sunscreen before marking. Marker won’t write on top of sunscreen.

Why Mark?

• Helps swimmers remember their events
• Assists coaches and volunteers with organization
• Reduces confusion during the meet

Marking Instructions:

• Before sunscreen, write on clean, dry skin.
• Use a Sharpie marker.
• Write last name on the upper right arm.
• Use the heat sheet to find:
  • E = Event
  • H = Heat
  • L = Lane
  • FR or FREE = Freestyle
  • BK or BACK = Backstroke
  • BR = Breaststroke
  • FLY = Butterfly
  • IM = Individual Medley

Write info in a table format on the forearm or thigh.   

Example:

For Relays:

Include:

• Event, heat, lane
• Relay type (e.g., 200 FR or 200 Medley)
• Swimmer’s position (1–4)

Example:           

Medley Relay Order:

1. Backstroke
2. Breaststroke
3. Butterfly
4. Freestyle

📄HOW TO READ A HEAT SHEET

Download: How to Read a Heat Sheet (PDF)

🌦️ WEATHER POLICY

Meets and practices continue in light rain.

Thunder or lightning = pool cleared for 30 minutes minimum.

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